UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to Halloween
Oct 24, 2022
Dr. Srinivas Murthy, an infectious disease expert and clinical associate professor in UBC faculty of medicine’s department of pediatrics, weighs in on how to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic, offering tips for parents and advice for those handing out candy from home.
Oct 26, 2020
Sweet treats are as much a part of Halloween as haunted houses, creative costumes and the Monster Mash. They’re fun to collect, but having that big bag of candy around the house for weeks after Halloween can’t be good for children’s oral health.
Oct 30, 2018
Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research led by the University of British Columbia.
Costumes, candy and decorations are flying off store shelves in record numbers, as Halloween draws near.
Oct 25, 2016
Hordes of zombies haven’t yet made the leap from the horror-movie screen to downtown city streets, but that hasn’t stopped two professors from sharing tips on how to handle an invasion.
Oct 19, 2016
UBC Psychology Professor Sheila Woody talks about our fascination with terror
Oct 28, 2013
Looking for a great horror movie for Halloween? UBC Film Prof. Ernest Mathijs has a new app that highlights the best (and scariest) in cult cinema
Oct 24, 2013 - by Nick Lewis
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